MORALE MAGIC
eBook by Stephanie McConnell and Christine Bedre
A look at each month:
July
Send Postcards
Coffee and Conversations
Paint and Plan
New Teacher Staff Academy
Birthday Luncheons
Coffee and Conversations
Paint and Plan
New Teacher Staff Academy
Birthday Luncheons
August
Scavenger
Lights, Camera, Action
Popsicles and Snow Cones
Our Hopes
Aloha Luncheon
Clay Models-Qualities of a Great Teacher
Scavenger
Lights, Camera, Action
Popsicles and Snow Cones
Our Hopes
Aloha Luncheon
Clay Models-Qualities of a Great Teacher
September
Ice Cream Sandwich BAR
Basket Head Teambuilding
Know Your Why- activity
Selfie- Did You Know Bulletin Board
Social Media Mania- Jeans
Ice Cream Sandwich BAR
Basket Head Teambuilding
Know Your Why- activity
Selfie- Did You Know Bulletin Board
Social Media Mania- Jeans
October
Song that describes you
Trunk or Treat School Wide Event
PVC Activity (PVC Power)
Red Ribbon Week
Shout Out Graffiti
Spirit Chain (Links of appreciation)
Song that describes you
Trunk or Treat School Wide Event
PVC Activity (PVC Power)
Red Ribbon Week
Shout Out Graffiti
Spirit Chain (Links of appreciation)
November
Hot Cider Bar
Instant Pick-Me-Up (Reflection board – quote/thought for each day)
Smore activity
Popcorn treat
Hot Cider Bar
Instant Pick-Me-Up (Reflection board – quote/thought for each day)
Smore activity
Popcorn treat
December
Books and Blankets White Elephant
Book and Blanket Service Project
Shower Curtain Activity
A Cup of Holiday Cheer
Sunshine Box
Books and Blankets White Elephant
Book and Blanket Service Project
Shower Curtain Activity
A Cup of Holiday Cheer
Sunshine Box
January
#One Word
Social Media Mania
The Biggest Loser Challenge
Super Bowl
#One Word
Social Media Mania
The Biggest Loser Challenge
Super Bowl
February
Mardi Gras- Contest
Fat Tuesday Staff Lunch
Valentine’s Day
Sec. Seminar Circle
Puzzle Piece Activity – Teamwork
Two by Ten
Mardi Gras- Contest
Fat Tuesday Staff Lunch
Valentine’s Day
Sec. Seminar Circle
Puzzle Piece Activity – Teamwork
Two by Ten
March
St. Patrick’s Day
Teacher Oscar Awards
Ice Cream Staff Builder
Beach Ball Activity
St. Patrick’s Day
Teacher Oscar Awards
Ice Cream Staff Builder
Beach Ball Activity
April
Spring Into the 60’s
Flower Pot Decorated Contest (Earth Day)
Milk and Cookie Bar
Administrative Professionals Day
Stress Awareness Month
Spring Into the 60’s
Flower Pot Decorated Contest (Earth Day)
Milk and Cookie Bar
Administrative Professionals Day
Stress Awareness Month
May
Teacher Appr. Week (one per day)
Cinco De Mayo (Sip and Salsa)
Taco Tuesday
Lemons into Lemonade (Serve lemonade)
Attendance Awards
Teacher Appr. Week (one per day)
Cinco De Mayo (Sip and Salsa)
Taco Tuesday
Lemons into Lemonade (Serve lemonade)
Attendance Awards
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
I, Stephanie McConnell, serve as an elementary principal located in Northeast Texas. I started my journey as a school leader in 2005. I’m inspired to bring value to other school leaders through my love of leading and teaching. It has always been my aim to create a school culture and climate where students, teachers, and community members feel welcomed and a part of the school. In order to have a great school, it starts with me- the school leader. I believe in doing the work that I love. I hope to inspire you along the way.
When I’m not at school, I am a blogger and content creator. I love sharing a day in the life of a principal on the blog, Principal Principles.
Stephanie and her husband, Brent, have three children- Ashley, Aaron, and Allison.
You can contact Stephanie at [email protected].
I, Christine Bedre, serve as an assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction located in East Texas. In 2014 I began my educational leadership adventure. My passion is to assist the growth of newcomers in both teaching and leadership roles by developing best teaching practices, curricula choices, and data assessments to support authentic student learning. I hope you enjoy my vision and can use it as you create your dynamic school culture.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my sweet family and watching my young children grow. Additionally, I like to share curriculum with other educators through my blog, The Pickled Principal.
Christine and her husband, Brian, have two children – Buck and Brighton.
You can contact Christine at [email protected]